Panasonic TX37LZD80 Review
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'V-real', Panasonic's collective name for their image processing technology, has evolved on the TX37LZD80 into V-real 3 and V-real PRO 3. Panasonic say they have re-engineered every element of this latest incarnation of their picture processing technology.
With dynamic backlight circuitry, the TX37LZD80 automatically detects the brightness levels of the incoming video signal and adjusts the backlight accordingly. Contrast ratio is up to a claimed 10,000:1 from 8,500:1.
We believe that the single most disappointing aspect of the TX37LZD80's performance, uninspiring black levels, is a reflection of LCD's inherent weakness in reaching the same level of achievement in this respect as a Plasma screen. Placing the TX37LZD80 alongside Panasonic's TH37PX80 leaves us in no doubt that LCD technology is still behind its Plasma rival in its ability to create a rich black on screen texture.
Ofcom is proposing to clear one of the six multiplexes (on which digital channels are broadcast) to free up space for the new Freeview HD services. Multiplex B carries BBC Four and CBeebies, BBC Parliament and the Community Channel, the main national radio networks, and four interactive streams. Most of these would need to be squeezed onto Multiplex 1 which is occupied by the BBC.
The black level performance is particularly disappointing because in every other respect, the TX37LZD80 is highly accomplished. In particular, V-real 3 seems to be working particularly well with Standard Definition (SD) sources to create a picture which is virtually free from any interference, even on terrestrial Freeview.
:nana:
'V-real', Panasonic's collective name for their image processing technology, has evolved on the TX37LZD80 into V-real 3 and V-real PRO 3. Panasonic say they have re-engineered every element of this latest incarnation of their picture processing technology.
With dynamic backlight circuitry, the TX37LZD80 automatically detects the brightness levels of the incoming video signal and adjusts the backlight accordingly. Contrast ratio is up to a claimed 10,000:1 from 8,500:1.
We believe that the single most disappointing aspect of the TX37LZD80's performance, uninspiring black levels, is a reflection of LCD's inherent weakness in reaching the same level of achievement in this respect as a Plasma screen. Placing the TX37LZD80 alongside Panasonic's TH37PX80 leaves us in no doubt that LCD technology is still behind its Plasma rival in its ability to create a rich black on screen texture.
Ofcom is proposing to clear one of the six multiplexes (on which digital channels are broadcast) to free up space for the new Freeview HD services. Multiplex B carries BBC Four and CBeebies, BBC Parliament and the Community Channel, the main national radio networks, and four interactive streams. Most of these would need to be squeezed onto Multiplex 1 which is occupied by the BBC.
The black level performance is particularly disappointing because in every other respect, the TX37LZD80 is highly accomplished. In particular, V-real 3 seems to be working particularly well with Standard Definition (SD) sources to create a picture which is virtually free from any interference, even on terrestrial Freeview.